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Careycorson
Username: Careycorson

Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 4:56 pm:   

I have an AR300. I bought it used (probably at least 3rd hand) The nut has been replaced, but it was a clumsy job - not really flush on the treble string side of the neck. I was wondering whether to go ahead and re-replace the nut, and perhaps with an "upgrade" such as this, with a Brass/Bone combination nut.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-Artist-Iceman-Musician- Brass-Bone-Nut-Vintage_W0QQitemZ330174796608QQihZ0 14QQcategoryZ7266QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

Would this be considered "ruining" a "modern classis"? What would this do to the value of the guitar?

Any thoughts?
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Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 11:21 pm:   

Go for it...it's already been modded, so why not? As long as you're happy with the replacement, I see no down side.

mk
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Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960

Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 6:23 am:   

Be aware that these are available through ibanez.com for less than this clown sells thenm for.
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Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 8:14 am:   

Is there still the issue of the brass & bone separating? I'm looking to change the nut on my MC550.

mk
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Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960

Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 3:17 pm:   

I odn't know Michael. I haven't ordered anymore. I do know that this guy on ebay sells them in the same bag I got mine in from hoshino.
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Careycorson
Username: Careycorson

Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 4:07 pm:   

As I live less than an hour's drive from Hoshino in Bensalem, would that the be best place to get it repaired, or does anyone know of a good luthier in the Philly area?
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Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960

Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 11:51 am:   

Carey you have to go through a authorized Ibanez dealer to get it fixed by them and only if its a warranty repair. But you could always call and ask 1st.

Email me and I can point you in the right direction for a luthier on Route 1.
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Gemberbier
Username: Gemberbier

Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 8:23 am:   

Freak,
IF it's not under warranty and the bone is still intact, couldn't he just use a 2K glue to put the two pieces together?
Cheaper than driving to Bensalem or having it done by a luthier.
I have used it for making jewellery out of seashells and bismuth crystals on standard metal ear clips. Should work with brass and bone too.


Ginger
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Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman

Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 12:29 pm:   

Ginger - that's not the issue. The original nut was already replaced and the job was poorly done. He wants to have it done better this time, and possibly use the bone/brass nut.

mk
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Careycorson
Username: Careycorson

Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 9:07 am:   

Yes, that is the situation exactly.
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Johns
Username: Johns

Registered: 2-2001
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 9:54 am:   

Careycorson:

Ibanezfreak knows what he's talking about. I'd take his advice.

BTW, some people might not consider the bone/brass nut an upgrade. Even Hoshino dropped this nut for the graphite one and then that was dropped, too.

Tell us more about your AR300. What year, finish, any other mods, etc.?
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Careycorson
Username: Careycorson

Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 12:29 pm:   

It's an '04 that I bought from Michael. Vintage Violin (?) finish. The only modification that I'm aware of is "Pull-Taps" on the tone controls, which allow for humbucking/non-humbucking for the pickups -- twice as many tones. We're not sure who did that, but most likely not the same person who replaced the nut.

Interesting about the bone/brass nut. I just assumed that it would be an upgrade (and we all know what happens when we a**-u-ume). Ibanezfreak has given me info about a luthier who has done some good work for another forum member, so I will be interested in hearing what he has to say about that.

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